Mythic Beasts

Overview

Mythic Beasts was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Cambridge, UK. It is a developer-friendly cloud server provider known for geek culture, offering KVM VPS, dedicated servers, DNS hosting, and the world's only Raspberry Pi physical hosting service. Mythic Beasts is recognized in the developer community for its native IPv6 support, comprehensive API, and green energy commitment.

The datacenters in Cambridge are 100% powered by renewable energy with carbon offset certification. The company operates with a lean team of approximately 20 people, embracing a "geeks serving geeks" philosophy, with deep expertise in DNS technology, IPv6 deployment, and open-source community contributions.

Key Strengths

• Unique Raspberry Pi Hosting: Physically host your Raspberry Pi in the Cambridge datacenter from £3.50/month, including a dedicated public IP, 1 Gbps port, and remote KVM. Ideal for IoT prototyping, edge computing experiments, and maker projects.
• NVMe Storage VPS: All VPS plans use NVMe SSDs with /48 IPv6 subnets (~2^80 addresses) and native dual-stack support. Customizable DNS reverse records (PTR).
• 100% Renewable Energy: Datacenters powered by renewable energy with carbon offset certification. Significant for teams with ESG reporting requirements.
• Deep API and Automation Integration: Full RESTful API and CLI with Terraform, DNSControl, and Puppet integration for infrastructure-as-code. DNS supports DNSSEC signing and dynamic DNS updates.
• IPv6 Native Priority: All products natively support IPv6 with default /48 IPv6 subnets. Suitable for projects requiring large IPv6 address space.

Product Ecosystem

KVM VPS

KVM-based virtual servers with all-NVMe SSD storage. Plans range from 1 vCPU / 1 GB RAM (£5/month) to 16 vCPU / 64 GB RAM. Each VPS includes 1 IPv4 address, a /48 IPv6 subnet, and custom ISO installation support.

Dedicated Servers

Single-tenant bare metal servers for fully isolated, high-performance computing. Configuration and pricing available through sales inquiry.

Raspberry Pi Hosting

Mythic Beasts' flagship product — host your Raspberry Pi device in the Cambridge datacenter. Includes remote KVM, dedicated public IP, 1 Gbps port, and DDoS protection. You provide the Pi and SD card; Mythic Beasts handles colocation and network connectivity.

DNS Hosting

Powerful DNS hosting with DNSSEC, dynamic DNS, Terraform/DNSControl integration, custom Nameservers, and Anycast network. Known for low latency and highly reliable resolution.

Limitations

• Limited Global Presence: Only 2 datacenters in Cambridge, UK. Non-European users face higher latency. Combine with CDN Acceleration for global reach.
• Small Team, Limited Support: Approximately 20 staff. Ticket response depends on business hours, not 24/7 immediate availability.
• Streamlined Product Line: Focused on core products. No managed databases, object storage, or serverless services. Complex architectures require self-integration.
• Retro Management Panel: The web console is functional but minimalist, lacking visual monitoring and automated deployment wizards.
• Limited High-End Specs: VPS maxes at 16 vCPU / 64 GB RAM. Not suitable for heavy compute workloads.

Use Cases

• IoT and Raspberry Pi Projects (★★★★★): World's only Pi physical hosting service, ideal for IoT prototyping and edge computing experiments.
• Developer Projects and Geek Experiments (★★★★): Flexible API, native IPv6, and geek-friendly philosophy make it a favorite among developers.
• UK/European Deployments (★★★★): Cambridge datacenters provide low-latency connectivity for UK and Western European users.
• DNS Hosting (★★★★): Powerful DNS platform suitable for teams needing DNSSEC and dynamic DNS.
• Global Deployments (★★): Higher latency from APAC and the Americas. Use CDN Acceleration or choose a local provider.

Pricing

All plans include /48 IPv6 subnet, 1 IPv4 address, and 1 TB monthly traffic.

FAQ

• How does Raspberry Pi hosting work? You provide the Raspberry Pi device and SD card; Mythic Beasts installs it in the Cambridge datacenter. You manage it via remote KVM with a dedicated public IP and 1 Gbps network connection. See server initialization.
• Can I install a custom OS? Yes. VPS plans support custom ISO installation through the control panel. See server initialization.
• How are IPv6 subnets allocated? Each VPS receives a /48 IPv6 subnet by default (~2^80 addresses). Additional /64 and /48 subnets are available. See server region selection.
• What green initiatives does Mythic Beasts have? Datacenters are 100% powered by renewable energy with carbon offset certification, making them a leading UK green hosting provider. See cloud server configuration guide.
• Is there a free trial? Mythic Beasts does not offer a free trial, but VPS plans are billed daily and can be canceled anytime, making actual usage costs very low. See cloud server price comparison.